Are you flying home for Christmas? We found some essentials that are of great use for the upcoming Christmas days at home with your family, maybe the family of your girl, and also for the travels you may have to face. Tell your mom you bought a new tie extra for Christmas dinner, treat yourself to some in-ears just incase you want to zone out to some not Christmas music, be prepared to infuse your hot chocolates with a little extra Xmas taste and of course you may use this selection as an inspiration for gifts to get not only for yourself but also for others. Enjoy.

Alexander McQueen – Skull-Embroidered Woven-Silk Tie

Crafted from deep-red woven-silk, Alexander McQueen‘s skull-dotted tie is a way to add a touch of rebel attitude to any slick city, work or dinner party repertoire. Buy it at Mr. Porter.

Shirt Shuttle

The Shirt Shuttle keeps your shirt crinkle free. No need to iron it when you pull it out of your travel bag. It is small enough to fit inside a small laptop bag, a piece of hand-luggage or a back-pack. It’s also lightweight and water-resistant. Smart design! Available at The Conran Shop.

This card holder/wallet by Damir Doma features three compartments for cards on each side and one central compartment for bills. The black exterior is crafted from frog leather. You can purchase it at LN-CC.

Aesop – New York Travel Kit

Famed for its scientific know-how and expert use of natural ingredients, this city-smart New York kit from Aesop has everything you need for a first-class freshen up. Including products from the brand’s antioxidant-rich Parsley Seed range, as well as shampoo, conditioner, lip and body balms. Each bottle is flight-friendly, and the compact case is designed to fit easily into your hand luggage. Get yours here.

Monster – Turbine High Performance In-Ear

These Monster in-ear speakers deliver the full range of sound, from pitch-perfect highs to the deepest bass notes, without distortion. The design includes an all-metal housing, sound isolating eartips in multiple sizes that provide a perfect fit to seal out noise and a tangle-resistant cable design. The treat is complete with a matt finished case. Buy them at Colette.

Tom Cecil -Hip Flask

The Hip Flask from Tom Cecil is welded from flat sheets of stainless steel. Each one is stamped with a unique design number and is sure to be your best buddy surviving this years Christmas parties. Buy it here.